Taking stock of Vanderstock: electric vehicles, duties of excise and the Constitution
22-11-23 @ 5:30 pm / Michael May, Sarah Spottiswood, Michael Maynard — Tax, Judicial Review & Administrative
What will the seminar cover? In the recent decision of Vanderstock v Victoria [2023] HCA 30, the High Court held by a narrow 4:3 majority that a tax imposed by Victoria on the use of electrical and hybrid vehicles was invalid. The tax was held to be a “duty of…
What will the seminar cover? Discretionary trusts in Australia are drafted to give trustees maximum flexibility in the exercise of their discretions, which are variously described as “uncontrolled”, “absolute” and even “irresponsible”. Since the 19th century the Courts have declined to examine the exercise (or non exercise) of these discretions,…
21-08-23 @ 5:30 pm / Matthew Jones KC, Jason Mitchenson
What will the seminar cover? The primary purpose of the Courts in any legal system must be to determine the truth. In common law systems, that purpose is generally facilitated by subjecting witnesses to cross-examination and requiring parties to disclose and produce relevant documents. However, in certain cases, one may…
The Strategy of Pleadings – QYL x Level Twenty Seven Chambers
06-07-23 @ 5:30 pm / Oliver Cook
What will the seminar cover? The Strategy of Pleadings was the second of four education events in 2023 co-hosted by Queensland Young Lawyers and Level Twenty Seven Chambers. Oliver Cook (Level Twenty Seven Chambers) and Jayleigh Sargent (16 Quay Central) facilitated this session. Topics covered: - The purpose of pleadings…
Preparing for Trial – Level Twenty Seven Chambers x Queensland Young Lawyers
20-04-23 @ 5:30 pm / Michael Trim
What will the seminar cover? This was the first CPD in a series of four co-hosted by Level Twenty Seven Chambers and Queensland Young Lawyers covering essential lawyer knowledge and skills. Both having practised as solicitors at international law firms prior to joining the bar, Michael Trim (Level Twenty Seven…
